*not an expert

That said, several things come to mind.
1. What type of fish and at what density do you plan to stock?

2. Spring water typically has low dissolved oxygen unless exposed to air/agitated.

3.do lakes freeze over in your area?
If so, aeration will keep open water.


Half acre 30 year old farm pond, Mebane NC. Aeration & feeder.
LMB, CC, SC, BG, HBC, two no account welfare carp and nine seasonal Tilapia that all the other fish are terrified of.